Novus, Bayan Lepas

Novus is a condominium in Bayan Lepas, on Penang Island. It is also known as Novus Condominium. This page covers where it is, which developments are close by, and what to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Novus

Novus is a condominium development in Bayan Lepas, Penang. It is on the island side of the state, not on the mainland in Seberang Perai. That matters to many buyers and tenants, as daily life on the island and on the mainland can feel quite different. As a condominium, Novus offers apartment-style living within a managed development. The shared areas, house rules and running costs differ from one condominium to the next. If you are comparing Novus with other projects nearby, it helps to view each one in person and ask the same questions of each.

Location and neighbourhood

Bayan Lepas is in the south of Penang Island. It is known for being near the airport and the industrial zone, which is home to many factories and offices. Because of this, the area is popular with people who work locally, and it has a busy residential market. Our directory lists 126 developments in Bayan Lepas. Novus sits among several other residential projects. The nearest ones, measured as straight-line distances, are: - Krystal Court (condominium), about 0.1 km away - Melati Apartments (apartment), about 0.2 km away - Celesta Residency (condominium), about 0.4 km away - The Sun (condominium), about 0.4 km away - Krystal Suria (apartment), about 0.5 km away - Taman Gedung Height (condominium), about 0.5 km away Actual travel distances by road will be longer than these figures. If you are weighing up the neighbourhood, it is worth looking at these nearby developments too. That gives you a wider choice of units in the same part of Bayan Lepas.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before you commit to a unit at Novus, a few checks will help you avoid surprises: - Tenure: ask the agent or seller whether the land is freehold or leasehold. If it is leasehold, ask how many years remain. - Title: confirm the title status and that the seller is the registered owner. A lawyer can help with this. - Maintenance fees: ask management for the current maintenance and sinking fund charges, and whether any arrears are owed on the unit. - Facilities: ask what shared facilities are available and visit them yourself. - The unit itself: view it in person. Check for leaks, wiring, water pressure and the condition of fittings. - Rules: tenants should ask about house rules, parking and access cards. Visiting at different times of day can also help you get a feel for noise, traffic and parking.